crack_van | Dwellers in Silence by dwarf ankylosaur (PG-13)

Fandom: SUPERNATURAL
Pairing: Gen, horror. Dean Winchester, Sam Winchester
Length: Short
Author on LJ:

dwarfankylosaur
Author Website: LJ
Why this must be read:

Apocalyptic fics are a staple of this fandom, and here’s a great example of one. This story was written before the Season 3 finale aired.

Sam saves Dean from his deal with the Crossroads Demon. But Dean (and the reader) can’t fathom the consequences until the shocking ending.

A “could’ve been a Twilight Zone episode” kind of story.

The build to the climax is skillful. Subtle clues are inserted here and there. Statements that you think are exaggerations… aren’t. When you get to the end, you’ll immediately re-read – and you won’t be able to say the author cheated.

The ball of twine, to Dean's surprise, turns out to be kind of cool in a second-tier roadside attraction sort of way. Sam insinuates himself into a group of retirees, and comes back a few minutes later towing a guy who looks like a composite photo of every RV owner Dean has ever met. (There’s a clue in that paragraph, by the way.)

Dwellers in Silence